Under what circumstances can parental rights be terminated?
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Under what circumstances can parental rights be terminated?
I have been divorced after a domestic abuse incident for almost four years now and have sole legal custody with primary placement. The father has visitation every other sunday for 8 hours, however he has not made any attempt to see the children in almost 4 years. Can I request his parental rights be terminated without someone to take over those rights as I am not married or with anyone?
Asked on January 8, 2013 under Family Law, Wisconsin
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country the only way a parent can have his or her parental rights terminated is to voluntarily allow a third person by way of a signed adoption agreement subject to court approval to allow another to adopt the minor child. If the "ex" is willing to sign an adoption agreement where a third party takes over the parental obligations of the minor or minors, such is the only way to terminate such parental rights.
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